Meditation for beginners, intermediate and advanced practitioners

From 46 € /h

My name is Ioana. I am an MDiv alumna in Buddhist Studies and I wish to promote wellness among people. In this respect, I created this class where I will teach different kinds of meditations from mindfulness to loving kindness, even meditation for seeing your partner as he/she is while not getting trapped into too many illusions. In order to identify the best meditation for you, the class will start with a 5 to 10 minutes conversation for you to fill me in with what you need. Extra info: I am also a certified counselor and clinician in training so I am certain you will get the best from this class. Thank you and hope to see you here!

Extra information

a laptop

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

My name is Ioana. I have started my career in 2001 as a senior curator while continuously gathering new competencies in the areas of project management and graphic design both in Romania and USA. I have a BA is Arts History and Restoration, and a Diploma in Museum Studies.

In 2010 I decided to pursue my lifelong dream and enrolled in a Master of Divinity in Buddhist Studies. I had trained to lead meditations in mindfulness, loving kindness, exchanging self with others to name but a few.

Besides my expertise in Buddhist philosophy and psychology, I posses certificates in ADHD: Everyday strategies for elementary students; Mental Health: A Global Priority; Medical Neuroscience; Positive Psychology; Morality of everyday life and Public Relations.

I am a certified trainer, LPC, CARCSLR and a clinician in training. I am also the owner of KarmaSutta Counseling, a private practice that emerged from my humble motivation to be of help to adults, adolescents and younger children in dealing with situations that they perceive as burdensome.

Education

Maitripa College, Portland OR, USA
Master of Divinity in Buddhist Studies (GPA cumul: 3.93; GPA MDiv Final Project: 4.00)
National University of Fine Arts, Bucharest, Romania (WES badge of international equivalency)
BA in the Conservation and Restoration of Arts
Valahia University, Targoviste, Romania (WES badge of international equivalency)
BA in Museology

Experience / Qualifications

Certificate in ADHD: Everyday strategies for elementary students – The State University of New York, The University at Buffalo, USA (online educational program)

Certificate in Mental Health: A Global Priority – The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK (online educational program)

Certificate in Medical Neuroscience – Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA (online educational program)

Certificate in Positive Psychology – University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA (online educational program)

Certificate in Morality of everyday life – Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (online educational program)

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Romanian

Skills

Philosophy

Yoga

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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How to Develop Successful Careers and Avoid Burnout

60 € /h

My name is Ioana and I am certain it will be a beautiful experience to work with you here on Apprentus. I specialize in Social Sciences and Clinical Psychology while having a keen interest in making the world I live in a better place. My goal is to create interactive classes in which I combine my expertise in psychology with an understanding of the impact and implications of globalization in today’s society while setting up the motivation to be of help to my students in their process of self discovery and making their aspirations come true. In this respect, I will challenge my students with philosophical questions about the ethics of engaging with each other from a win-win perspective as for them to develop a sense of understanding we are all interconnected and their decisions will impact not only themselves but those around them as well.
This is my first class on Apprentus and it is about developing successful careers while avoiding burnout. It is designed to be practical and to enhance my students' self confidence from a mindful selfless rather than selfish perspective yet assertive after only 1 hour spent with me. This class teaches lots of practical tools for anyone who wants to become an active successful agent of benefic change. The focus is for students to learn to develop their career in simple steps that anyone can easily apply and, at the same time, remain positive and energetic It emerged from my own career as I used to manage large teams of people into successful ventures with little to no funds at all. Is it possible? Yes, it is and I will make sure this course will clarify the steps that support your career development in all its layers in a practical straightforward objective-based trustworthy method.
You will learn:
- to engage in a project by setting up the right motivation;
- to make a consistent plan for your projects;
- to be flexible in response to the business climax, to your partners and anyone involved;
- to be mindful and future oriented in your business partnerships;
- to be confident and honest in your interactions;
- to make business with Intention;
- to eliminate pressure, stress and burnout.

How to Raise Healthy Children - Theory and Methods

60 € /h

My name is Ioana. I am a certified counselor and a clinician in training. I lead workshops on parental education in order to raise the awareness it is better long term to raise our children in a healthy manner than to go through therapy later on in life. This 1 hour class will show you the correct educational method to use when interacting with your child in order for him/her to develop his/her own internal resources and why this theoretical knowledge and its practicality are more effective than the try and error methods many parents use till they become exhausted. The class is structured in a condensed manner for you to learn the basics of a mindful interaction with your child. Thank you and hope to see you attending my class!

Rebeca

5.0

(2)

Yoga is a powerful weapon to improve health and physical well-being, it helps to recover injuries, learn to breathe and posture to improve your body health and your mobility in the joints.
My classes are made up of three blocks, breathing (prana), physical (asanas) and guided meditation. I work to get the most potential and in the process you learn what you need to start your foray into yoga.

Prachi

5.0

(2)

I specialize in tutoring Yoga for children, adult and old people as well. My goal is to keep my students healthy, both physically and mentally. I assign to do list after my every session.
Here you will learn how to keep yourself energetic and enthusiastic with very easy yoga steps.

Pranav

5.0

(2)

Traditional Yoga in its purest form
Not Book Yoga,Not Studio Yoga ,Not You Tube Yoga but traditional yoga in its purest form
Hatha Yoga,Ashtanga Yoga ,Yoga Therapy for Diseases, Power Yoga, Laughter Yoga, Fitness Class
Yoga for Seniors
Chair Yoga
Iyengar Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Corporate Yoga
Yoga Nidra
Restorative Yoga
Sound Healing
Sound Bath
Meditation with Sound Healing
Nutrition Counselling
Yogic Counselling

Mouad

5.0

(2)

As an engineer, explore a rewarding educational experience with our specialized support courses in Arabic, Philosophy, and Life and Earth Sciences (SVT), preparing you for regional and national exams. Offered in Rabat and the surrounding area, our courses prepare you for these subjects. With an engineer as your instructor, you'll have the opportunity to hone your skills in these crucial areas for your academic and professional career. Our courses are explained using simple and effective methods, reflecting a shared age and common understanding.

Victoria

5.0

(2)

Hey, I'm manager of yoga instructor Diana. She's from Ukraine, so I'll help with translations and communication.

Hatha yoga - Yoga helps us to strengthen the body from the outside and inside. It helps us to improve our inner state and find balance. It is an opportunity to organize thoughts and focus on the here and now. In addition, yoga strengthens the body and improves mood. It has a positive effect on the flexibility and balance of our body.

What are the benefits of this practice? First of all, it helps to strengthen the human body, build endurance and willpower. This yoga helps to relax and improves the ability to cope with stress. It has a positive effect on blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Due to the diversity of this practice, it improves muscle flexibility. Also, this practice fills the body with energy, boosts immunity and improves your posture.

This practice is suitable for both women and men of all ages. The practice is a bit more complicated than hatha yoga, but it is also suitable for beginners. It is possible to move further in terms of complexity, using more dynamics and increasing the complexity of asanas. Further complication is focused on the use of asanas with deflections and inverted positions. Also, you can smoothly move into Ashtanga yoga or dynamic yoga.

Diana has three years of experience teaching modern dance and yoga individually. She has more than 5 years of teaching experience in groups and dozens of satisfied students. Therefore, she will definitely provide everyone with an individual approach, find the right pace and the necessary asanas.

If you have more questions, don't hesitate to text me <3

Let's change our lives today, not every Monday, right?)

Ievgen

5.0

(2)

This 1-on-1 stretching class is designed to improve your flexibility, posture, mobility, and overall body awareness. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced mover, I will guide you through a personalized routine based on your goals, body type, and physical condition.

Each session includes:
✅ Full-body warm-up
✅ Deep guided stretching
✅ Posture & alignment correction
✅ Breathing and relaxation techniques
✅ Exercises tailored to specific areas (e.g. back, hips, hamstrings, shoulders)

I combine knowledge from my background as a professional dancer (ballet, jazz, folk), a certified stretching and rehabilitation coach, and over a decade of international performance and teaching experience.

Whether you’re looking to increase flexibility, reduce back pain, prevent injury, or simply feel better in your body—this class will help you move and live more freely.

Kevin

5.0

(2)

It is true that the philosopher is the friend of wisdom, but above all, he is someone who does not want to make mistakes in reasoning. Philosophizing is a way of reasoning and a way of solving problems that will never have a perfect and definitive solution. Knowing the distance between the Earth and the Moon is not a problem of philosophy, because it is enough to measure to solve it. On the other hand, knowing, for example, what justice is, is a problem of philosophy. A meter will not be able to help us know the answer. We must go about it differently, and in the courses I offer, I will teach you how.

You will learn

- text reading strategies
- case studies with the aim of learning from experts
- methodology in philosophy
- writing an essay
- writing a text commentary
- a work on the philosophers of your choice
- an overview of the history of philosophy
- the general culture necessary to be able to philosophize

I will adapt to your individual needs. Each course is tailor-made. We will analyze where your difficulties lie and together develop a course program that will make you perform as quickly as possible. The basic principle of the courses I offer is dialectics, like Plato's dialogues: reflecting together, making theoretical contributions, asking questions and seeking answers, and testing the validity of reasoning.

For the past 10 years, I have been teaching German using the philosophy methodology, having studied philosophy at the Master's level at Aix-Marseille University. It turns out that the analytical mind is very useful even outside the confines of philosophy. Today, there are even fields of activity such as management with philosophy or philotherapy. In recent years, some German students have asked me to also teach them philosophy courses, and that is why I decided to offer philosophy courses directly.

I look forward to meeting you during a first lesson.

Gaurav

5.0

(2)

Yoga Nidra is a sacred practice of conscious rest, where the body sleeps while awareness remains awake. Rooted in the ancient yogic tradition, this guided journey gently draws attention inward, allowing the nervous system to settle and the mind to enter a deeply receptive state.

The practice begins with breath awareness and body sensing, followed by the setting of a Sankalpa—a heartfelt intention planted in the fertile ground between waking and sleep. Gentle mantra vibrations and guided imagery support the release of physical, mental, and emotional layers, leading toward a sense of wholeness and inner stillness.

In this liminal state, the fluctuations of the mind soften, echoing the yogic understanding that true rest arises not from sleep alone, but from presence. Yoga Nidra nourishes clarity, emotional balance, creativity, and deep renewal.

Suitable for all levels, this practice invites you to rest, realign, and reconnect with your inner wisdom.

Razvan

5.0

(2)

This yoga course is designed to help you feel better in your body and mind through a balanced and accessible practice. In each session, we combine mindful movement, breathwork, and stretching to reduce tension, improve flexibility, strengthen the body, and boost energy.
The classes are tailored to your level, whether you're a beginner or already experienced. The goal is to create a safe and enjoyable routine that helps you improve your posture, relieve daily stress, and finish each practice with a sense of calm and well-being.

Nicolas

5.0

(2)

Conscious breathing classes to relax body and mind;
Hatha Yoga;
Gentle and restorative yoga to improve mobility and reduce pain;
Chair yoga for seniors;
Yoga for people with disabilities;
Guided meditations for calm and rest.

Deep

5.0

(2)

Personalized Online Yoga Classes by Globally recognised indian yoga teacher.
Try Online Authentic yoga intigrated with modern needs.
Result Oriented classes Focused on SSF( Strength Stamina Flexibility)
These online yoga classes are designed to support strength, flexibility, posture, and stress management in a safe and structured way. Sessions are suitable for beginners, intermediate practitioners, and active individuals.
Each class is personalized according to your goals, physical condition, and experience level. Before starting, I take time to understand your needs so the practice feels effective, comfortable, and sustainable.
Classes typically include:
Gentle warm-up and joint preparation
Strengthening and mobility-based yoga postures
Flexibility work adapted to your level
Breathing techniques (pranayama)
Relaxation to release physical and mental tension
Clear verbal guidance is provided throughout the session, making the class easy to follow even when practicing from home.

Yoga for Strength, Stamina, Flexibility & Posture
This class focuses on improving functional strength, flexibility, and posture using a structured yoga approach. It is especially suitable for people who sit for long hours, experience stiffness, or want to improve overall body awareness.
The practice emphasizes-
Correct alignment and joint safety
Core stability and balanced muscle engagement
Gradual flexibility development
Mindful and controlled movement
The goal is to build a strong, mobile, and well-aligned body without strain or unnecessary pressure.

Stress Relief & Breath Awareness Yoga
This class is designed for those experiencing mental stress, fatigue, or tension due to work or daily life. The practice combines gentle movements, breathing techniques, and relaxation to calm the nervous system.
Sessions focus on-
Slow and mindful yoga postures
Conscious breathing (pranayama)
Releasing tension in the neck, shoulders, and lower back
Guided relaxation for mental clarity
This class helps you feel lighter, calmer, and more centered after each session.

Yoga as Cross-Training for Active Individuals
This class is suitable for people who already practice sports or fitness and want to use yoga as cross-training. The focus is on mobility, flexibility, balance, and recovery.
Key elements include-
Joint mobility and injury prevention
Improving range of motion
Balancing strength and flexibility
Supporting recovery and body awareness
The practice complements other physical activities and helps improve overall movement quality.

Beginner-Friendly Yoga
This class is ideal if you are new to yoga or returning after a break. The pace is calm, explanations are clear, and movements are introduced gradually.
You will learn-
Basic yoga postures and transitions
Correct breathing and body alignment
Safe ways to build strength and flexibility
How to practice with confidence
No previous yoga experience is required.

Guided Meditation & Mindfulness Sessions
These guided meditation sessions are designed to help reduce mental stress, overthinking, and emotional fatigue, while improving focus and inner calm. Sessions are suitable for beginners as well as those with prior meditation experience.
Each session is guided step by step with clear instructions, making it easy to follow. The practice focuses on developing awareness of breath, body, and mind in a simple and practical way.
Sessions typically include-
Gentle preparation and posture guidance
Breath awareness and mindful attention
Guided meditation techniques
Short reflection or relaxation
The aim is to help you feel calmer, more balanced, and mentally refreshed after each session.

Meditation for Stress Relief & Mental Clarity
This meditation class is ideal for professionals and individuals experiencing work-related stress, anxiety, or mental overload. The practice helps calm the nervous system and release accumulated tension.
Focus areas include-
Breathing techniques to settle the mind
Mindfulness practices to reduce mental noise
Awareness-based meditation for clarity and focus
Relaxation techniques for deep mental rest
Sessions are calm, structured, and suitable for daily life.

Nova

5.0

(2)

In primary and secondary school, I had many friends who struggled with specific subjects, which I didn't. It also happened the other way around. It was great to be able to help each other with this. When that wasn't possible, we received tutoring from a great coach, and this helped us all pass our exams.

School can be frustrating, overwhelming, and overwhelming. Having the right person to help you through this and provide guidance can reduce a lot of stress. Besides tutoring, I'm also a Psychology student and could help with planning, fear of failure, ADD/ADHD, etc.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!

Maria

5.0

(2)

Yoga for all levels. Pilates and personal fitness programs. Very enjoyable yoga classes to improve fisical and mental health. Pranayamas, asanas and meditation techniques. Yoga certified teacher.
If you prefer pole sport, I can teach pole dance and sport as well. Certified instructor (Xpert fitness)

Kristina

5.0

(2)

This class focuses on improving posture, mobility, and overall body alignment through mindful stretching and targeted movement. You will work on releasing muscle tension, increasing joint range of motion, and strengthening postural awareness. The session combines gentle stretching, mobility exercises, and posture-focused techniques to help you move more freely, reduce stiffness, and support a healthy, balanced body. Suitable for all levels, this class is ideal for anyone looking to improve posture, ease discomfort from daily activities, and feel more comfortable and confident in their movement.

Занятие направлено на улучшение осанки, мобильности и общего баланса тела с помощью осознанной растяжки и мягких движений. В классе вы будете работать над снятием мышечного напряжения, увеличением подвижности суставов и развитием осознанного контроля осанки. Программа сочетает стретчинг, упражнения на мобильность и техники работы с осанкой, помогая телу двигаться свободнее, снижать скованность и поддерживать здоровое выравнивание. Занятие подходит для любого уровня подготовки и идеально подойдёт тем, кто хочет улучшить осанку, уменьшить дискомфорт от сидячего образа жизни и чувствовать себя легче и увереннее в движении.

Lynn

5.0

(2)

I am delighted to bring yoga and Pilates to you in a small group or one to one session. I’m a fully qualified yoga and reformer Pilates instructor based in East Renfrewshire. I usually practice yoga in a vinyasa style flowing between poses and my classes are pitched at a level suitable for beginners through to intermediate to advanced yoga practitioners